Settlement Centre

Iceland’s elaborate history is well documented in its collection of Sagas, many of which are available for purchase at almost any bookstore across the country. Rather than toting a giant tome back home with you, stop by the Settlement Centre in Borgarnes to learn the story of Iceland’s colonization. Told through beautiful woodcuts and a captivating audio guide, this museum is the handiwork of two noted Icelandic actors (and the parents of esteemed artist Ragnar Kjartansson). A second exhibit, told in a similar fashion, recounts the story of anti-hero Egill Skallagrimsson, a notorious Viking poet and warrior.

Settlement Centre

Iceland’s elaborate history is well documented in its collection of Sagas, many of which are available for purchase at almost any bookstore across the country. Rather than toting a giant tome back home with you, stop by the Settlement Centre in Borgarnes to learn the story of Iceland’s colonization. Told through beautiful woodcuts and a captivating audio guide, this museum is the handiwork of two noted Icelandic actors (and the parents of esteemed artist Ragnar Kjartansson). A second exhibit, told in a similar fashion, recounts the story of anti-hero Egill Skallagrimsson, a notorious Viking poet and warrior.